Erica D. Peyton-Walker
Monticello, MS 39654
*****.**********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a challenging and rewarding position where I can utilize my expertise in
human relations, research, communication, and leadership to promote growth within the
company.
Education: University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts, December 2008
Major: Speech Communication
Experience: Extension Program Assistant, April 2009-Present
Mississippi State University Extension Service, Brookhaven, MS
• Teach Adults and Youth Nutrition Classes
• Prepare lesson plans and itineraries
• Teach basic kitchen and cooking skills
• Recruit participants
Crew Leader, March 2009-April 2009
U.S. Census Bureau, Monticello, MS
• Manage team members
• Prepare and organize assessments of residents’ occupancy
• Assist residents in filling out the census forms
• Travel to local areas for work-related operations
Library Assistant I, October 2008-December 2008
Library of Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg, MS
• Research topics for patrons
• Organize literary items
• Contact patrons
• Circulate literary items
Substitute Teacher, August 2006-June 2008
Lawrence County Public School System, Monticello, MS
• Provide students with class and home assignments
• Teach students assigned academic subjects
• Resolve conflicts between students
• Prepare and organize assignments
Childcare Worker, June 2003-August 2003
Latrisha and Ronald Arnau, Purvis, MS
• Transport children to various activities
• Provide children with recreational activities
• Prepare meals
NAACP Youth Fellow, May 2002-July 2002
Jackson, MS
• Register voters
• Prepare and strategize advertising and marketing plans
• Interact with prospective voters
Communication
Key Skills:
• Interacts with groups of all ages and levels via email, telephone, or
face-to-face interaction.
Problem-Solving
• Uses a neutral perception to resolve conflicts and find appropriate
resolutions that will be beneficial to all parties involved.
Team Player
• Encourages others to share ideas and knowledge within a group to
achieve specific goals.
Planning and Organizing
• Plans and organizes information pertinent to the type of goal that is set.
Training & Skills: Procurement Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, Culinary and Nutrition
Training, Skilled in Microsoft Suite Software, MaRS System, and Banner.
Activities State Youth Director Bathsheba Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, 2010-2011
Writer “A Speck: A Portrayal of an Unknowing Sacrifice”, 2010
Member--Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers, 2010
Vacation Bible School Teacher Oak Grove M. B. Church, 2010
Member--Williams’ Chapter Order of Eastern Star #452, 2009
Assistant Bible School Teacher Oak Grove M. B. Church, 2009
Guest Speaker Lawrence County Extension Service, 2009
Guest Speaker Oak Grove M. B. Church, 2009
Member Speech communication Association, 2008
Peer Judicial Board Member Residential Judicial Board, 2008-2009
Facilitator--First Year Experience, August 2008
Facilitator--United Way, March 2008
Committee Member--Club Relay, April 2008
Volunteer--Family Education Center, January 2008
Dancer--University of Southern Mississippi Informal Dance Concert, 2003
Volunteer--Boys and Girls Club, 2002
Youth Board Member--Boys and Girls Club, 2000
Member--Partnership for a Healthy Lawrence /Jefferson Davis Counties, 1999-2002
Member --Teens Against Tobacco Use, 1999-2002
Member--Enforcers, 1999-2002